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4 Historical Challenges the UG Overcame

Date:01 April 2020Author:Asmo
For this blog, I have gathered some of the largest historical challenges that the city has faced throughout its 1000-year-old existence - and how the city's population and students overcame these adversities. 
The 'balancing laundry detergent while attempting yoga' challenge

7 Unusual Home Exercise Solutions

Date:26 March 2020Author:Asmo
For this blog Asmo tried to come up with some ‘creative’ solutions to keep yourself moving at home.
Our attempt at a social distancing selfie

Returning Home: an International Student's Experience

Date:25 March 2020Author:Ariana
Deciding whether or not to go back home can be a very tough choice for international students at the UG. Here is Ariana's experience.
Studying at home is hard...

Stuck in a student house: 5 tips on how to deal

Date:19 March 2020Author:Danique
Danique describes 5 relatable problems for students who are stuck in quarantine, and 5 solutions to make the whole situation a little bit more bearable.
Studying, working, and exercising from home – that's our routine!

Groningen Diaries: Our quarantine routine

Date:18 March 2020Author:The Blog Team
Ariana, Danique and Asmo share their daily quarantine routines with you so that you can be inspired to create your own!
Kit Kat & Quarantine

Quality quarantine time

Date:16 March 2020
Chemistry student Kathir gives 7 great tips on how to survive the corona quarantine these next few weeks.
If I hadn't stayed in Groningen, I wouldn't have been able to do a part-time board year for the KEI-week next to my studies!

Why I chose to do my master's in Groningen

Date:16 March 2020Author:Danique
After my bachelor's degree, I decided to stay and do my master's in Groningen. Read why I choose to do so, and what I think of doing a master's degree in Groningen!
Past editions of ESN's Live Music Night

Groningen Weekly: 11th -17th March

Date:11 March 2020Author:Ariana
This week in Groningen: Surinamese Brunch, ESN Live Music Project, a digitalization conference, and more!
Are you joining in for the women's march this year?

Groningen Weekly: 4th - 11th March

Date:04 March 2020Author:Asmo
This week in Groningen: Women's day, UB open day, a cooking workshop and more!
If you ever see a senior citizen walking around the UB, don't worry, it's just a Master's student.

7 Signs you are a Master's Student

Date:27 February 2020Author:Asmo
If you forget that people actually read for fun, and the UB has slowly morphed into your home... it might be a sign that you are a Master's student.
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